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R405 DWL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,567 mi
Last recorded118,567 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 DWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 118,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all chassis components rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all chassis components rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2015 116,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/ center chassie damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ center chassie damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,455 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r sill poor

Pass 12 Mar 2013 149,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,642 miles

exhaust has part of the system slighty deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2011 127,778 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 121,129 miles

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f inner faces of front brake discs outer edges

front brake pads getting low (recommend brake check)

n/s and o/s sills at rear plated/welded ect

Fail 12 Apr 2010 121,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion of n/s/f and o/s/f inner faces of front brake discs outer edges

front brake pads getting low (recommend brake check)

n/s and o/s sills at rear plated/welded ect

Pass 14 Apr 2009 114,173 miles

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r outer lower body panel to sill

Pass 14 Apr 2008 107,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 107,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 97,207 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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R405 DWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R405 DWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R405 DWL registered?

R405 DWL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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